Richard Whittington Primary School
URN: 151078 • Bishop's Stortford CM23 3NP
Overview
- Name
- Richard Whittington Primary School
- URN
- 151078
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01279657778
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3NP
Summary
Richard Whittington Primary School, located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 288 pupils, accommodating a maximum of 330. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive through ambition, collaboration, and challenge. The ethos of the school emphasises high standards, aiming for academic, moral, and social development while encouraging students to learn from their experiences.
The curriculum at Richard Whittington is designed around inquiry-based learning, promoting deep thinking about various topics and the world around them. The school values partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in supporting children's growth and preparing them for future challenges.
Richard Whittington Primary School is also part of the Envision Partnership, a collaborative network of 16 primary schools in the area. This initiative focuses on school-to-school support and improvement, fostering a community of educators dedicated to enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all pupils.
The curriculum at Richard Whittington is designed around inquiry-based learning, promoting deep thinking about various topics and the world around them. The school values partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in supporting children's growth and preparing them for future challenges.
Richard Whittington Primary School is also part of the Envision Partnership, a collaborative network of 16 primary schools in the area. This initiative focuses on school-to-school support and improvement, fostering a community of educators dedicated to enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (76.8)
- Hatfield Heath Community Primary School (70.2)
- Northgate Primary School (70.2)
- Windhill21 (70.0)
- Northgate Primary School (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 288
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 130
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- 2024-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 288 | 158 | 130 | 330 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 330 |
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